Picture Quiz: "Keepers"

by PeterCS Mon 08 Aug 2011, 11:14

Here's the sort of thing I'd like to see a bit more of on a Cricket Forum. A picture-type thing, and a quiz at that. (But beware anyone considering doing one - they generally take much longer than you think to prepare. Errrk.)

Practising what I (don't) preach, I've put up a couple of such things here before. Here is a new offering. "Spot the keeper".

Despite the quick thrills of T20, cricket is generally noted for having a strong sense of history and tradition. This is a series of action photographs from the past 6 decades (1952-2006). I think most are interesting enough pics in their own right.

Some are tough, a couple of obscure wicketkeepers - mainly the older ones. But all but one are in an international match - a Test or ODI - so these are all keepers of some standing. (Pun.)

For anyone interested in having a go at any or all of the 22 pics, the apparent age of the photo, the other players shown, the dating/types of clothing may give clues. Use your detective skills! ~ If you have time, you might want to try identifying years, occasions or the other players in the pics. But the spot (so to speak) is on the keeper.

Polite request: if you have a go, can you "shield" your answers with a SPOILER? - That way, anyone else who wants a shot after you won't be thwarted before they've had chance to work it out for themselves. "Don't spoil it for others", etc.

There are 4 each of Aussies, WIndians, and Englanders, 3 Indians and SAfricans ... and a few others. One keeper appears in two shots - can you find out which?

(btw: Two of the players pictured died in the last couple of months. So, a tribute too. With a bit of that sense of history mentioned above.)